Seasonal Tax Preparer - Southern Minnesota

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is seeking to hire an experienced Seasonal Tax Preparer to join our talented tax team. The position offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

This role prepares tax returns for clients as individuals or businesses or on behalf of a trust or estate. They play a key role in helping individuals and businesses comply with tax laws and regulations, while minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing tax savings.

This role is intended for casual and/or seasonal family members.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Seasonal Tax Preparer role:

Tax Preparation: Prepare 1040 forms for individual income tax returns and files tax returns electronically or by mail. Maintains accurate records of tax returns and related documents. Ensure tax return compliance with tax laws and regulations, including federal, state, and local tax laws.

Consultation: Calculate tax liabilities and refunds based on the information provided. Identify and apply any available tax deductions, credits, or exemptions that may be applicable to the taxpayer's situation. May perform detailed reviews on tax returns, research, and compliance work with an emphasis on calculations, accounting theory, and tax law compliance. Maintain technical tax skills through continuing professional education, on the job training and participation in internal tax training sessions. Perform tax research where appropriate

Administrative: Collect and organize tax-related documents, such as income statements, expense receipts, and investment records, and enter data from these documents into tax preparation software.

Client Management: Communicate directly with clients to answer questions and provide guidance on tax-related matters. Record billable time in billing system to ensure timely client billing/invoicing.

What you will need:

• 1 year of relevant experience in tax return preparation preferred    

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  • Associates degree preferred.

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is seeking to hire an experienced Seasonal Tax Reviewer to join our talented tax team. The position offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of tax returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, or trusts. They also act as a technical resource and point of escalation for complex tax question.

This role is intended for casual and/or seasonal family members.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Seasonal Tax Reviewer role:

• Review prepared tax returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, or trusts, checking for errors or discrepancies, and ensuring that all necessary documentation is included.
• Provide guidance to tax preparers on tax matters and act as a technical resource for complex tax questions.
• Frequently interface with client personnel to review and apply accounting and tax principles
• Contact clients by phone or email to gather necessary information.
• Review files to ensure that they possess the necessary signatures, contain the necessary supporting documentation, and comply with filing due dates
• Obtain proper filing extensions when necessary
• Perform detailed review on tax returns, research, and compliance work with an emphasis on calculations, accounting theory, and tax law compliance, depending on experience.
• Perform all work in compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Maintain technical tax skills through on the job training and participation in internal tax training sessions
• Conduct complex tax research and continue to abreast of current tax laws and regulations.
• Assist clients with tax planning and business strategy.
• Provide training and supervision to junior family members.

What you will need:

• 7 years of relevant experience required.       
• Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• CPA is required (JD or Enrolled Agent is acceptable in lieu).

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $27.10 - $34.90

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